New Orleans in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in New Orleans in january 2025
The weather in New Orleans in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather 0.4cm
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
23%
21%
5%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
25%
21%
7%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
51% of time
22%
20%
6%
Weather at 3am
54°F
46%
21%
19%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in New Orleans in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in New Orleans in january.
The climate of New Orleans in january is good
the weather in New Orleans in january is relatively dry (with 2in of rainfall over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 2.8in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is quite fresh around this city january, but it is bearable when dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 63°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in New Orleans is 58°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in New Orleans in january with a maximum record of 79°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2018. You can hope to have about 14 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 45% of time.
On this month of january, day length in New Orleans is generally 10:26. Sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset is at 17:23.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in United States.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of New Orleans in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 79°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2018) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 14 day(s) (45%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.59km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:57 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:23 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in New Orleans in january 2024:
58°F to 65°F
43°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
43°F to 56°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 58°F
54°F to 67°F
52°F to 70°F
41°F to 56°F
52°F to 63°F
65°F to 74°F
41°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 54°F
34°F to 43°F
27°F to 45°F
47°F to 61°F
47°F to 61°F
32°F to 45°F
34°F to 49°F
54°F to 68°F
63°F to 65°F
68°F to 77°F
68°F to 74°F
63°F to 67°F
67°F to 68°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 61°F
52°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Louisiana in january
Cities near New Orleans:
| Slidell in january | tolerable weather |
| Port Sulphur in january | good weather |
| Houma in january | good weather |
| Grand Isle in january | good weather |
| Morgan City in january | good weather |
| Baton Rouge in january | tolerable weather |
| New Iberia in january | tolerable weather |
| Marsh Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Opelousas in january | tolerable weather |
| Marksville in january | tolerable weather |
| Pecan Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Oakdale in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for New Orleans in january:
Weather data for New Orleans for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in New Orleans. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in New Orleans can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to New Orleans.